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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Sport, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 12 months earlier than the Sport which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3100 IS scores vs the Sport for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Kodak Sport

 A3100 IS Sport 
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Canon A3100 IS

 Sport A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Sport

 A3100 IS Sport 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Kodak Sport has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS versus the Sport.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and Sport is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and Sport.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Sport Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Kodak Sport
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak Sport Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Sport Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Sport Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Sport Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Kodak Sport
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISKodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Kodak EasyShare Sport
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1250
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $159 $155